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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1970
Page
2
The 1970 labor outlook features over four million workers in bargaining, with unions in trucking rubber and autos poised for hard bargaining and strikes. Government intervention remains limited but debated, as Congress weighs new emergency powers to curb disruptions and stabilize relations.
A critique argues American liberals chase street demonstrations and pressure the President more than the majority’s wishes. It warns withdrawal would harm U S credibility, citing Kennedy era commitments and South Vietnam’s fate, urging supporters to speak up or risk minority manipulation of policy.
A HEW regulation would require misconduct reports on employees accused of public demonstrations against foreign policy or federal programs. The text notes a San Beandoc attorney organizing an air travelers association that would offer hijacking insurance, described as a pilot program.
A columnist catalogs two rival SDS factions the Weathermen and the Worker-Student Alliance meeting separately in New Haven and Flint. He questions their influence and notes scant African American participation while condemning their violent rhetoric and alleged tactics.
The piece argues inflation pressures persist with a shrinking dollar and rising prices, though official recession labels remain avoided. It cites Nixon administration moves to curb inflation, continued 2 percent growth, and historical data showing sporadic postwar recessions with limited hardship.
In Washington New York City faces a looming $2 billion welfare bill for the coming year with 1.16 million residents on relief. Officials warn that rising city shares and immigrant inflows strain funds and suggest a federal takeover of welfare as the 1970s begin. The Nixon administration proposes an income foundation starting at $1,600 for a family of four, but critics say it is too low and calls for rapid welfare revision.
Henry J. Taylor urges a renewal of patriotism as America faces decline in church attendance, parental discipline, and national standards amid media criticism. He frames the nation as under attack by unseen enemies and calls for renewed faith, motivation, and nationwide education to preserve and transmit American values.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis met with an emissary of President Lincoln in Richmond Virginia to discuss Civil War peace terms. Also notes Hattie Caraway became the first woman elected to the U S Senate in 1932 and a 1948 price order replaced frankfurters with victory sausage. Governor Romney opened a New Hampshire primary campaign in 1984 before withdrawing. A thought by Norman Macleod urges courage and faith.
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